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R126 FBE

1998 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,104 mi
Last recorded142,104 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2011 142,104 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

front and rear flexy brake hoses perishing

o/s mirror backing missing

Fail 22 Jun 2010 131,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s door step corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

not all led,s working centre rear stop light

o/s mirror glass missing

rear number plate slight damage

Pass 22 Jun 2010 131,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s door step corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

not all led,s working centre rear stop light

o/s mirror glass missing

rear number plate slight damage

Pass 27 Jun 2009 117,599 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2008 104,357 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 91,262 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 76,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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R126 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 65,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R126 FBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R126 FBE registered?

R126 FBE is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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